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Electrical / M42 to M20 chassis harness question.

« on: July 19, 2008, 02:02:00 AM »

I am swapping out my M42 out of my 91' 318i to an M20b25. I have the wiring harness to the M20 still connected to the motor, i just disconnected the chassis plug and the computer. I did the same thing to my M42 when i pulled it.

Chassis plugs are the same but the prongs are in different places. I need to know what each prong is for on each harness so i can rearrange the prongs on the M20 harness.

They are labels 1-20. Not all of them are used. The M42 uses more prongs then the M20. My service manual doesn't tell me anything i need to know.

Any help is appreciated. Thank you.

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / M50 turbo manifold on M42 fitment

« on: June 09, 2008, 10:24:38 PM »

here are the pictures that george sent me. very helpful and easy to do. thanks again man.

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / M50 turbo manifold on M42 fitment

« on: June 09, 2008, 09:31:55 AM »

Yes it does,I'm using one for a top mount,you just need to buid an adaptor betuin the manifold and turbo.I tried to put some pictures but I couldn't,maybe I need more posts???

do you have the same setup i described plus the adaptor. why do you need an adaptor. i was going to use one anyways because its a T25 flange turbo.

if you can please send pictures to me at o_alcha3@hotmail.com that would be very appreciated.

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / M50 turbo manifold on M42 fitment

« on: June 08, 2008, 11:32:16 PM »

i very much appreciate your help. i plan to run a top mount but that really helps as far as fitment between the head and the strut tower.

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / M50 turbo manifold on M42 fitment

« on: June 08, 2008, 10:16:40 PM »

Can anyone confirm that this manifold will fit. I plan to cut the last 2 runners closest to the turbo flange off and place the turbo just in front of the motor. I was going to just buy it but i figure i would make sure. i know there is not much m42 turbo knowledge out there but any help is appreciated.

i emailed the sellers for dimensions and didn't get a response.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E36-M3-323-325-328-T3-TURBO-MANIFOLD-NEW-Stainless_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ36474QQihZ010QQitemZ200229454456QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Who's this? red 318is e30 turbo

« on: June 03, 2008, 12:30:49 AM »

Omar? One and a half months and 9 posts, and you start to call people out about their post's:confused:

the idea that i have to post more and be popular on the board in order to disagree with someone is not logical.

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Who's this? red 318is e30 turbo

« on: May 19, 2008, 10:37:29 PM »

They were trying to return themselves to Allah maybe? :confused:

Prejudice comment........ that makes you seem much smarter then him. :rolleyes:

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Engine management / BMP Mass Air Conversion Kit. any opinions or experience?

« on: May 04, 2008, 11:45:02 PM »

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33553&viewitem=&item=230248061706&_trksid=p3907.m29

more efficient and much easier to tune. any opinions?

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / M44 Turbo Project has begun!!

« on: April 27, 2008, 09:57:25 PM »

good to see the progress. g/l man. keep us updated

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / budget turbo build! advice/info needed

« on: April 27, 2008, 09:52:45 PM »

I made my own with buttweld fittings and tightened up the MAF spring.  By the exact same thing I meant a budget turbo build, not using the ebay special manifold if thats what you thought I meant.

sorry to jack your thread FL318i.

but weirdYo2. how much power do you make. is it your daily. reliable? any negatives?

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / budget turbo build! advice/info needed

« on: April 26, 2008, 05:26:58 PM »

I did this exact same thing

so what manifold did you use and how did u tune it?

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / budget turbo build! advice/info needed

« on: April 25, 2008, 10:22:23 PM »

you might want to look at turbos from the s13 community. i used to have a T25 and later a BB T28 on my SR (stock 2.0 turbo motor). the T25 was good but the T28 was great. I would look for a T28 used. there are plenty around b/c they like to upgrade to GT2xxx

did u ever consider this mani. im not sure if it will fit on the e30 chassis though. no one seems to know on here, e30tech or bimmerforums. i was going to be the first to find out but if you beat me to it let me know.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OBX-Turbo-Manifold-Header-BMW-E36-318-4Cyl-W-Down-Pipe_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247QQcategoryZ33742QQihZ003QQitemZ130210334875QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / e36 vs e30 m42 turbo diff?

« on: April 20, 2008, 09:17:09 PM »

ya i know of that one. really expensive. i has hoping for something like 524td mani that i have for my m20, or maybe the obx one works and is somewhat decent quality.

i also found this. http://www.kormanfastbmw.com/turbos.htm only talks about e36's. why?

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / e36 vs e30 m42 turbo diff?

« on: April 20, 2008, 08:28:33 PM »

i see this manifold online for an e36 318

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OBX-Turbo-Manifold-Header-BMW-E36-318-4Cyl-W-Down-Pipe_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33742QQihZ004QQitemZ140224738997QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

is there a reason and if so what is the reason this wouldn't work on an e30 318 (w/ m42 of course)  i really want a reason to not put in my m20b25 but i am not satisfied with the amount of power my m42 makes.

what options are there for turbo manis for the e30. thanks.

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Site and club discussion / How Did You Hear About Us?

« on: April 07, 2008, 03:44:28 PM »

wikipedia